Library@Orchard

With my plans to do an outdoor shoot with the local homeless thwarted by torrential rain, I decided to improvise. So, I spent the day in the newly opened Library@Orchard to capture some shots of the artsy space.

Library@Orchard is unlike any other in Singapore. While most libraries feature clean parallel lines, Library@Orchard utilizes never-ending twists and turns, forming a labyrinth that beckons you to explore further.

Light is employed throughout the space to accentuate selected books.

I was surprised that the staff didn’t interrogate me or tell me to stop. Instead, they showed complete indifference towards my photo-taking.

In an ever-connected society like Singapore, teens prefer the tactile sensation of their mobile device to the crisp pages of a book.

Except for this astute scholar whose hair bears a striking resemblance to Cosmo Kramer’s. Appealing to patron’s vanity, the walls are eerily spotless and reflective.

The library’s most singular design element, however, is its floor-to-ceiling windows, offering stunning views of Orchard Road and the surrounding cityscape.